Townhall Meetings give the public a chance to influence what kind of power Austin will use in the future. The next City Council will likely be voting on a final plan this summer.

Attend (no fee) or watch live on Time Warner Channel 6. In addition you can call in questions to 974-5597 or email your questions at http://www.austinsmartnergy.com Click on Contact Us and submit your question.

Austin Energy’s upcoming Townhall Meetings, which will be held starting at 6:30 pm:

        January 28, 2009 (Wednesday)        City Hall Council Chambers (301 West 2nd Street)

        February 3, 2009 (Tuesday)            Town Lake Center – Assembly Room (721 Barton Springs Road)

        February 5, 2009 (Thursday)           Carver Branch Library  (1161 Angelina)

Austin Energy’s Draft Generation Plan (http://www.austinsmartenergy.com/)
to achieve 30% from renewables by 2020 and begin reducing carbon emissions includes:

- Continued operation of Austin’s current fleet of coal and nuclear power through at least 2020

- Adding 400 MW of new combustion-based power plants (Natural Gas & Biomass) and 53 MW of Wind & Solar during the next 5 years

- Focus on adding renewable energy between 2014-2020

- Meet carbon reduction target by purchasing offsets from other parties that reduce their CO2 emissions

Some customers have asked if Austin Energy has considered delaying or reducing their renewable energy goals.  Others think more should be done sooner.  Participate to register your feedback.

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